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Playing tennis on Union Street, notice the second Baptist Church in the background
CHESTER MUNICIPAL HERITAGE SOCIETY
Regular
Meeting, December 8,
2009
This
short regular meeting of the
Society was held at Carol Nauss’ house, and following a delicious “pot
Luck”, was called to order by the chair, Carol Nauss, at 7:30
p.m. Present:
Carol Nauss, Glenda Redden,
Gail Smith, Fran
Underwood, Marina Davidson,
Agenda.
1 – Motion
re: Oak Island Tourism Society; 2
– Banners;
3 - Update re:
tourism proposal
- Motion.
Following
presentation of information, it was Moved
that when a suitable organization is established,
under the rules of the Nova Scotia Societies Act , and a
permanent interpretation centre is established within the Gold River
Western Shore area, that
the Chester Municipal Heritage Society will release the artefacts
owned and entrusted to the
Chester Municipal Heritage
Society by the Oak Island Tourism Society,
subject to the rules of the Nova Scotia Societies Act,
with the understanding that they are to be placed in a
new permanent interpretation
centre. Moved
by Gail Smith, seconded by Marina Davidson.
Carried.
2.
Banners. The
Society has been advised that the 250th anniversary banners
will not hold up over the winter. Following discussion, it was decided
that the Works Department be asked to take down the banners.
Agreed. Two of
the banners are missing.
3.
Tourism Proposal. Wayne
Cameron gave an update regarding the tourism proposal presented at the
November meeting. Departments
of Transportation and Highways, as well as the Municipality’s Planning
Department, are all in favour
of creating a tourism site on
Central Street, between Valley Road and Highway #3.
The Municipality has issued a permit to proceed with the project.
Rather than build a ship, it is now suggested that a currently
existing ship, e.g, a 1916 tancook schooner,
offered as a donation, be put in place on the site and that plaques on
rocks direct tourists to specific historical locations in the village.
Further information was presented about signs, banners, involvement of
various groups, group to
assume overall responsibility, receipts
for materials. One person expressed concern about using the
donated schooner , safety concerns, and the possibility of vandalism with
a wooden boat. This person
also suggested that a cement boat be built. Further information will be
presented at the next meeting.
The
next meeting will be held
Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 7
pm at the Train Station if it is deemed necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
Glenda Redden,
Secretary
The
regular meeting of the Society, held at the Chester Train Station, was
called to order by the chair, Carol Nauss, at 7:05
p.m. Present:,
Carol Nauss, Glenda Redden, Jim Barkhouse,
Gail Smith,
Minutes.
It was moved by
Additions
to the Agenda.
Wayne Cameron –
presentation.
Treasurer’s
Report.
Sandy Dumaresq presented a very detailed financial
report. Among
interesting points: “Donation
Income” to date this year,
including donations,
memberships, grants -- $47,141.90;
“Lordly House Restoration Project”, including donations,
grants, auction --
$87, 533.60; “ 250th Anniversary Income” , including
donations, various activities
-- $5258.79.
Train Station -- $5000 (total
payment for year). Pledges for 2009 -- $40,000, including $7000 Donner
Foundation, and pledges for 2010 -- $20,000.
The
process of donations through the Tides Foundation, which permits donations
from our American supporters and the receiving of tax credits, has been
implemented and proven successful. American
supporters will be advised of this process.
Some
expenses to date: C@P site:
$11,382.74; 250th
Anniversary Celebrations -- $40,954.38. Income
from House and Harbour Tour was about one-third of previous year, possibly
because of Tropical Storm Bill, but income for the Auction was slightly
above last year’s. Total
financial details attached to official minutes. Moved
by
Special
Presentation by Danny Hennigar,
Danny
gave a brief report of the establishing and work of the Society over the
past number of years. The activities, including tours of the island and
Oak Island Days, have proven very successful and, at present, there are
161 members. However, a major
and irreparable situation has arisen, with the only solution being the
“closing down” of the Society. By the terms of the Canada Customs and
Revenue Agency Charities Directorate, this means that the assets of the
Society must go to another charitable society. Danny feels the Chester
Municipal Heritage Society would meet this criteria.
Following Danny’s presentation, there was considerable discussion
to clarify a number of concerns.
Finally, a
motion, made by Gail Smith, seconded
by Jim Barkhouse, that the Chester Municipal Heritage Society accept, in
principle, the offer of the Oak Island Tourism Society regarding its
assets, details to be worked out later. Carried.
Business
arising from the minutes.
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Building Committee.
The roof is
in the final stages of completion, and the shingles are in
place. It is hoped that
the underground service will be installed and drainage put in place around
the foundation this Fall. If
enough money is available, work will start on the windows.
·
Fund-raising
Committee. Frank
will follow-up on pledges and will contact other possible donors.
Additional money will be forthcoming from the Donner Foundation in
2010.
·
Programming.
Fran reported on a meeting of the committee.
The group brainstormed a
number of ideas: e.g., need to
have something different from what others have; partially a
museum house and partially displays on specific subjects; interactive
where appropriate. More specific programming ideas will be available by
spring so that the interior of Lordly House can be made appropriate for
displays and activities, e.g, locations of power sources, lights, computer
outlets. We are still waiting
to hear from the SID application which will include a survey of what the
public would like to see.
·
Ryan
Cameron/Website. Ryan
has secured a domain name: Chester
Heritage Society.com; cost $20 per year. Ryan will set up and design the
program , and host for free. The
cost is $35 per hour; we need
an estimate of the number of hours.
·
Living
Nativity. This
event will take place on Friday and Saturday, Dec ember 4-5 in
·
Presentations -- November
10, December 14.
Jim (and Carol) will do a visual presentation of the restoration
work on Lordly House. Board
members will bring finger foods, and wear period costume, if possible.
There will be an ad in the paper. The event starts at 7:30 pm.
The December presentation will be on basket making.
·
Victorian Christmas
·
Pumpkin Sling.
This event was very successful and was lots of fun.
·
Alarm System-
The alarm is finally in place at the train station. Those
needing entrance to the station are to contact Carol for the code.
New
Business
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Train Station/ use of.
With permission, the middle part of the station was used to help celebrate
part of a child’s birthday
party.
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Policy for Rental of Train Station.
There is a need to consider a rental policy.
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Light Changes. The
lights have been changed at the train station
to be more “green”. The
shades were cleaned during the changes and the old lights removed.
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Drainage/Paving. When
paving was being done on
·
Theme for
·
No More Petunias.
Gail suggested that instead of spending
money on petunia baskets each year, money should be spent on
something more permanent, such as banners portraying scenes of
Next
meeting – Tuesday,
December 8 , 6 pm., a
pot luck at Carol’s house,
Gail
moved that the meeting be adjourned ---
8:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Glenda Redden,
Secretary
The Annual General Meeting of the Chester Municipal Heritage Society was held the evening of May 9, 2008 at the Vestry, Chester United Baptist Church. The Chair, Carol Nauss, called the meeting to order. The minutes of the 2007 Annual Meeting were read and approved. Motion made by Don MacInnis, seconded by Hilary McCarron. Carried.
The treasurer Sandy Dumaresq gave the annual financial report; copy enclosed. Sandy moved her report, seconded by Janet Freda. Motion carried.
Larry Ryan introduced Duane Porter, the speaker for the evening. He gave a most interesting talk on the Halifax and Southwestern Railway, and told us about the model railway located in the museum in Lunenburg, and depicting the HS&W along the South Shore.
The meeting resumed after a question and answer period with the speaker.
Don MacInnis reported on the park at Lordly Park Brad Armstrong told us about the Acadian Forest Restoration he and others have undertaken in the park. In all, about $800 worth of trees will be planted.
Joanne MacInnis reported on the plans for the 250th anniversary of the founding of Chester .
Frank Metzger reported on fund-raising for the restoration of Lordly House.
Carol Nauss gave her report on the overall activities of the Society for the past year.
Duncan McNeill has undertaken to update the By-laws. He requested a motion to revoke the existing By-laws. It was moved by Alberta Duffney, seconded by Janet Freda,- carried. It was moved by Joyce Hiltz and seconded by Lynn Baroni that the new By-laws be adopted. Carried.
Larry Ryan presented the Nomination Report. Further nominations were called for from the floor; none responded. The report was accepted as presented.
Jim Barkhouse and Don MacInnis were added as signing officers.
The meeting adjourned on motion by Fran Underwood.
Gail I. H. Smith
Secretary.